We are the Gardeners of Southwest Florida, an informal group of avid gardeners based around Naples and Fort Myers. We meet monthly in club members' homes and gardens. We discuss the particular aspects of gardening in this sub-tropical environment, exchange plants and seeds, and trade information and advice. The club is led by experienced gardeners Peter Kacalanos and Suzanne Cherney, and is sponsored by the Florida Native Butterfly Society. Many members of the group focus on planting a variety o …

Our permaculture guild is made up of people interested in permaculture concepts ranging from sustainable food production to food forestry and more.  You don't need any knowledge regarding or experience with permaculture, just a mind open to being a part of the solution and working to transition towards sustainability. What is Permaculture? While permaculture is a broad topic, for the purpose of this group, think of permaculture as creating edible gardens that mimic and work with nature in a sust …